Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Course in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks and focuses on developing your written English at Level 1. You'll practise writing clearly and accurately for everyday tasks and work situations. The classes are daytime, so they fit around other commitments. This is an esol skills for life (writing) qualification awarded by the English Speaking Board.
Who this course is for
19+
What you will learn
You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll organise your writing so it makes sense to the reader.
You'll use correct spelling for common and everyday words.
You'll apply punctuation accurately, including full stops, commas, and capital letters.
You'll construct sentences using correct grammar.
You'll complete everyday writing tasks such as forms, notes, and short messages.
You'll check and correct your own writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect real writing situations. You'll produce pieces of writing that are marked against the English Speaking Board's criteria for Level 1. There is no formal written exam; your work is assessed through the tasks you complete during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written communication is a core part of the role.
Receptionist: you'll write messages, emails, and complete forms daily.
Care assistant: care settings require accurate written records.
Retail assistant: stock notes, labels, and written handovers are common tasks.
Warehouse operative: written documentation and delivery notes are part of the job.
School support assistant: written communication with staff and families is expected.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, bringing your written English to a higher standard recognised by more employers.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): develop your reading skills alongside your writing.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a qualification that covers reading, writing, and speaking, and is widely used as a GCSE English equivalent by employers and colleges.
